Articles by Ben Martin

  • Basketball leader steps down after more than a decade

    One of the most influential figures in Colac basketball history has stepped down from the association’s committee after more than a decade involved.

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  • John always made time for others

    The Colac district sporting community is mourning the loss of respected tennis and football player, coach and official John Rodger. His daughter,
    former Colac Herald sports editor Rachel Rodger, penned a tribute about her loving father and the impact he had on the Colac community.

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  • Imps avoid clashes with league’s top two

    Colac Imperials could be the big winners following news of this weekend’s cancelled Colac district league senior football matches.

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  • Decision to re-appoint coach a ‘no-brainer’

    Colac Tigers football officials say it was a “no-brainer” to re-appoint coach Rowan McSparron for a fourth year.

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  • Virus halts Swan’s desert race plans

    A season-ending football injury wasn’t going to stop Alvie’s Kurt Norton from travelling across the country to compete in an iconic motorcycle race.

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  • Coaches back call for extra player

    Eight coaches from the Colac district league’s 10 clubs have thrown their support behind calls for the senior competition to return to 22 players per side as injury numbers continue to skyrocket.

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  • CDFNL to stay a 21-player competition

    CDFNL boss Peter Hickey says the league’s senior football will remain a 21-player competition despite calls from coaches to return to 22.

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  • Saints leader set to miss

    Birregurra football officials expect to lose co-coach James Rowan for upcoming matches against Western Eagles and Simpson.

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